The Cultural Affairs Bureau presents Jack and the Beanstalk, a musical adventure for young audiences, travelling all the way from Japan to light-up CCM’s Grand Auditorium this winter season, in three shows running from 13 to 15 December (Friday to Sunday).
Displaying their trademark artistry, Theatre Hikosen brings in a fantasy conveyed by a parade of big puppets, brought to life by an experienced cast. The Japanese company takes to the stage a reinvented adaptation of a magic tale that has enchanted endless generations with a string of well-known characters, from a magic harp to a hen that lays golden eggs. Featuring lively songs and dance moves, Hikosen’s slightly changed version tells the story of a kind-hearted little boy who befriends a princess on his way to sell his family cow.
Widely known the world over, Jack and the Beanstalk’s tale has stood the test of time, passed on through traditional storytelling over thousands of years and later revived on the pages of printed books. Its most popular version was first published in English Fairy Tales, a collection written by Joseph Jacob in 1890. Having been recreated into countless versions, from cartoons to motion pictures, it inspired Theatre Hikosen to reinvent the classic.
Founded in 1966, the Japanese company has travelled the world with their colourful masks, costumes and props, having visited our town plenty of times with shows for the whole family.
Dubbed in Cantonese, with surtitles in English and Chinese, Jack and the Beanstalk opens on 13 December, 2024 (Friday) at CCM and tickets will be on sale at various prices and discounts from 29 September (Sunday), at the Macao Ticketing Network, as well as the Damai and Maoyan platforms. For further information and promotional offers, please visit www.icm.gov.mo and www.ccm.gov.mo. For enquiries contact +853 2840 0555.
Magic high above
Our young audience is in for an enchanting adventure beyond the clouds! Jack and the Beanstalk is brought by Theatre Hikosen through a wonderful display of musical fun and fantasy. Transformed into big puppets, a skilful, friendly cast brings to life a reinvented adaptation of a magic tale that has enchanted endless generations with a string of well-known characters, from a magic harp to a hen that lays golden eggs. Featuring lively songs and jolly dance moves, Hikosen’s slightly changed version tells the story of a kind-hearted little boy who befriends Mary, a lovely princess, on his way to sell his family cow. One night, a scary giant kidnaps the princess, snatching her to his towering castle. Going to her rescue, Jack climbs up an incredible beanstalk, grown out of a bunch of magic beans, taking him to the monster’s home. Will they overcome the dangers in the sky?
Widely known the world over, Jack and the Beanstalk’s tale has stood the test of time, passed on through traditional storytelling over thousands of years and later revived on the pages of printed books. Its most popular version was first published in the book English Fairy Tales, written by Joseph Jacob in 1890. Having been recreated into countless versions, from cartoons to motion pictures, it inspired Theatre Hikosen to reinvent the classic, displaying their trade mark artistry. Founded in 1966, the Japanese company has travelled the world with their colourful masks, fancy costumes and amazing props, having visited our town plenty of times, delighting our little audience too. So, on their return kids may expect yet another thrilling show, and all they have to do is climb up the beanstalk with us!
13.12.2024 Fri 19:30 Grand Auditorium
14.12.2024 Sat 15:00 Grand Auditorium
15.12.2024 Sun 15:00 Grand Auditorium
1 hours 50 minutes including a 20-minute intermission
Best for aged 3 or above
Cantonese | with Chinese and English surtitle
Box opens from 29.09.2024
Tickets are also available on ticketing platforms Damai and Maoyan (via WeChat)
